News Highlights: Last warnings on relocation, UN Special Rapporteur on Eritrea, new report on Libya
8 Jun 2017

News Highlights: Last warnings on relocation, UN Special Rapporteur on Eritrea, new report on Libya

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In this week’s news highlights, the European Commission gives last warnings to the Visegrad countries on relocation quotas, the number of people crossing the Mediterranean Sea continues to drop and Italy announces funding for food security in Eritrea; Civil society organisations ask for the renewal of the mandate UN Special Rapporteur on Eritrea; a new Eritrean community starts in Switzerland and a new report was published on ill-treatment of migrants in Libya.

European Commission seeks to stop migration flows from Libya
26 Jan 2017

European Commission seeks to stop migration flows from Libya

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On Wednesday 25 January, the European Commission revealed its strategy for blocking the migration flows along the Central Mediterranean Route, especially around Libya. The short-term measurements are intended to significantly reduce crossings before this summer. The measurements include additional support to the Libyan coast guard, strengthening border authorities in North African countries and increasing returns.